Holy Scripture
Genesis 49:22
A church father on this verse
“The prophet has blessed Joseph more than all his brothers, because he contemplated the mysteries which, having been prefigured in him, would be fulfilled in Christ. Therefore Jacob did not praise Joseph but the one who was symbolized by Joseph. In fact, he says to him, "My son is increased, Joseph," because thanks to…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
22Joseph is a son increased; My dearly loved son is increased; My youngest son, Turn to me.
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20Asher, his bread shall be fat; And he shall yield dainties to princes.
21Naphtali is a spreading stem, Bestowing beauty on its fruit.
— Genesis 49:22 —
23Against whom men taking evil counsel reproached him, And the archers pressed hard upon him.
24But their bow and arrows were mightily consumed, And the sinews of their arms were slackened By the hand of the mighty one of Jacob; Thence is he that strengthened Israel From the God of thy father;